Discuss the procedure of amendment or alteration of the objects of society under Societies Registration Act, 1860.

The objects of a society are its constitution and the society has to act within the framework of its objects. Any act done by the society beyond the objects clause shall be ultra vires. Under Section 12 of the Societies Registration Act, 1860, the following steps are required for alteration, extension or abridgment of the objects of a society: Submission of the proposal by the governing body to the members of the society; Ten days' notice to members about holding of a special general meeting; Convening a special meeting for consideration and passing of the proposal by 3/5th of the members; Convening second special general meeting after a month; and Confirmation to the proposal by 3/5th of the members present at the second special meeting.